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Official Talkback Thread: The Dark Knight Rises

In an interview with Hero Complex, Christopher Nolan revealed that the title for his third Batman movie will be The Dark Knight Rises. He added that the villain "won't be the Riddler."

"We'll use many of the same characters as we have all along, and we'll be introducing some new ones," Nolan said cryptically. He also said that the studio has agreed with him not to shoot the film in 3D.

While I love the Riddler above all other Bat-foes, I'm Ok with him not being the villain. Partially because I'd like to see some new blood, so to speak, and partially because I don't think he'd fit as the villain in the context of where this trilogy seems to be going.

Personally, I think Catwoman needs to at least be in the movie, but not as the main threat, obviously - there needs to be some kind of female presence.

At this point, if I had to guess, my money would be on Black Mask.

At any rate, glad to hear news about what will likely be my favorite movie of 2012.

Kind of disappointed no Riddler really hope it's not Killer Croc. I could accept him as being in the film but he can't be the main villain. It needs to be a major and intelligent character to wrap up the trilogy.

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I dislike the title very much since the last one was called The Dark Knight.

Secondly, I am some-what disappointed about no Riddler. Though, since I have not enjoyed the other Nolan films, perhaps this is a blessing as Riddler is my favorite vile (though I did like Nolan's Scarecrow).

Kind of disappointed no Riddler really hope it's not Killer Croc. I could accept him as being in the film but he can't be the main villain. It needs to be a major and intelligent character to wrap up the trilogy.

I agree - but moreover, given where this trilogy seems to be heading, I think it needs to be someone who represents a threat to Gotham, not just a character who's menacing as an individual.

That's why I'm thinking Black Mask - someone who ruthlessly (and effectively) unites the city's criminal element while Batman is on the outs with the population - but who's far more savage and monstrous than guys like Falcone or Maroni.

Remember, this is the third act of a story which featured Joker as the second act, so there's got to be at least that much level of threat - only this time, it'd be less a question of 'chaos' then an actual, organized problem.

The only other character I could see filling that position is Bane, but personally I'd like to skip Bane for this outing.

Not only that, but Catwoman has history with Black Mask in the comics, so she could tie in to the story fairly easily.

The title works cause remember how the dark knight ended he was the vigalante on the run. So now he rises again to help out Gordon. I like it. Nolan understands the batman character. I love what he has done with the property. I just really want to see cat women in it. Or at least selena.

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A bit so-so on the title. As for the Riddler, I must admit, Iím quite surprised. I really was expecting him. Guess Iím not thinking enough outside the box. My new bets would be the Black Mask and Catwoman.

yeah.. the title seems to lack something.. maybe if the first one was "Dark Knight Begins" then it can be a Dark Knight trilogy.. but.. having two named Dark Knight and one named Batman just seems off.. It's not going to bother me much tho, I assure you.

I love the Riddler too, but batman has a giant rouge's gallery, and I would like to see many of them..

I also hope this isn't the last film in the series. I'm tired of the 3 movies and then a reboot or prequel formula. These are characters based on comic books with 30 to 50 years of history! Surely you can build on contiunity better than horror films like Saw and Nightmare on Elm St that have 7 movies or so in a series!

I'm not big on the title but it's not the end of the world. It does seem odd to call this The Dark Knight Rises when it's the third in the series(it sounds like the title for a first movie). Even though I loved Batman Begins and liked The Dark Knight, I hope this is the last Nolanverse Batman movie. I really wish he had nothing to do with Superman as well.

Black Mask could be an extremely effective villain in Noaln's Gotham.
I'm kinda hoping that Ra's returns, but I know he won't. He's my favorite comic book villain, and Neeson just did such a marvelous job as Ra's that I really wish we could see more of him.